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Uncovering Tech’s Most Peculiar Product Codenames

Tech companies go to painstaking lengths to keep new products confidential, which is why many of them assign "secret" product codenames. Here's an insider's look at some of the most unusual codenames, with themes ranging from feli

30 Nov 2011 2 mins
Apple Facebook Technology Industry
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Is Tech M&a Positioned for an Upturn?

If many U.S. deal-watchers have been shaking their heads at the lower overall numbers for technology-based merger transactions closing in the third quarter, there are some who believe that underlying trends carry hope for a potential revival of M&amp

30 Nov 2011 4 mins
IT Strategy Mergers and Acquisitions
news

Ten Signs Technology is Everywhere

IT is showing up in the most unusual places, from touch-screen tables at a London restaurant to virtual-reality therapy for soldiers returning from Iraq. Check out these tech applications compiled by CIO magazine editors.

29 Nov 2011 2 mins
Innovation Small and Medium Business Virtualization
opinion

Indonesian “BlackBerry Fever” Sparks Stampede; RIM Questioned by Authorities

A shopping center in South Jakarta, Indonesia, erupted in chaos last week after RIM's new BlackBerry Bold 9790 smartphone was offered to the first 1,000 buyers at half off suggested retail price.

29 Nov 2011 3 mins
Mobile Small and Medium Business Smartphones
opinion

T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9900 Won’t Use UMA for Wi-Fi Calling

T-Mobile will likely miss its targeted November release date for a software update that will enable a much-anticipated Wi-Fi calling feature. But CIO.com’s Al Sacco has a few new details on the upcoming OS and its Wi-Fi calling functionality

29 Nov 2011 3 mins
Carriers Small and Medium Business Smartphones
tip

AmEx Helps Customers Cash In On Foursquare

Credit card issuer American Express looks to turn location-based social network Foursquare into a new revenue stream with cash incentives for customers.

29 Nov 2011 3 mins
Financial Services Industry Social Networking Apps
news

Apple in the Enterprise: Breaking Microsoft’s Grip

At Lifetime Products, Apple products breached a long-time Microsoft stronghold, disrupted a conservative IT culture and tested the CIO's mettle to inspire his troops and embrace the consumerization of IT.

29 Nov 2011 5 mins
Carriers Desktop Virtualization Manufacturing Industry
feature

The Inside Story of Why Puma Dumped Four Cloud Vendors for One

Puma simplified its cloud strategy and saved money by consolidating from using four cloud vendors down to just one. Hereu2019s what they did and why they did it.

29 Nov 2011 3 mins
Cloud Computing Retail Industry SaaS
opinion

Windows 8 Installs: The Fastest and Easiest Ever?

Installing or upgrading Windows is worse than a root canal, admits Microsoft. Will the software giant really make Windows 8 a no-brainer?rnrn

24 Nov 2011 4 mins
Small and Medium Business Windows
opinion

Microsoft’s Future: What’s the Worst that Could Happen?

What if iPads keep whacking away at consumer PC sales, and Windows 8 changes nothing, and businesses finally realize they're paying too much for Office? It's a slippery slope for Redmond if things go south.

24 Nov 2011 3 mins
Laptops Microsoft Office Small and Medium Business